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£4,256

1965 Austin 1100 Mk. I

United Kingdom • 22 Sept 2018 • Lot 117

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AI Listing Summary

This 1965 Austin 1100 is a well-preserved example with a fascinating history, including long-term ownership and storage within Canterbury Cathedral's walls. While described as unrestored with original paint, recent maintenance addresses mechanical needs, enhancing its appeal to collectors seeking originality with reliability.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in original condition throughout and unrestored with the original paintwork still present. Recent works include new hoses all-round, fluid flush, service, new tires, full wheel sand blast and recoating in the original color and finished with flying new ‘A’ stainless hubcaps. The car has been described as fantastic throughout, complete with all original interior, seats and carpets, headlining, steering wheel, dash and glass.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

200801A

Odometer:

73,000 miles

Reg Number:

FJG 630C

RHD/LHD:

RHD

In 1962, a quite revolutionary new saloon was launched by BMC at the same time as the brand new MGB.

Initially wearing the Morris badge, ADO16 was hot from the drawing boards of Alec Issigonis and Pininfarina.

Offered in many guises by Innocenti, Morris, Riley, Wolseley, Vanden Plas and Austin, the AD016 was truly universal in its appeal.

In line with BMC's policy at the time, Austin badged versions of the ADO16 were built at Longbridge, whilst Morris and MG versions were assembled at Cowley.

The original Mk.

I models were distinctive for their use of a Hydrolastic suspension.

Marketing material highlighted the spacious cabin when compared to competitors such as the Ford Anglia, Vauxhall Viva HA and BMC's own still popular Morris Minor.

Unlike almost all of its competitors, the AD016 featured front-wheel drive instead of the rear-wheel drive.

The Mk.

I Austin/Morris 1100 was available, initially, only as a four-door saloon.

This little early Austin 1100 is in original conditi...